Francis Arevalo is a Filipino rapper based in Vancouver, BC. Having grown up listening to thoughtful lyricists, and developing in the local poetry slam scene, he is a wordsmith who weaves together personal storytelling, thoughtful messages, and clever lyricism. Francis’ primary aims as a hip-hop artist are to energize, gather, learn, share and empower. As a producer, his creations are colourful, lush, and hard-hitting, shaped into the right backdrops for his lyricism to shine. He is equally at home performing solo, with a DJ, or full band, from living rooms and coffee shops, to theatres and festival stages; he crafts passionate performances for any venue he is given, tailoring his offerings to meet the audience where they’re at.

DOMINIONATED describes his music as if he has "found and embraced a truth deep within himself, that he sees the world not through rose-coloured glasses, but in shades of optimism, hope, and beauty". He is also a passionate mental health advocate whose journey living with bipolar disorder through music was the subject of a 2017 Vancouver Asian Film Fest award-winning documentary "The Lion".

He has released 2 albums, 2 EPs, and various singles commercially; his song “Found” was chosen to back Lululemon’s 2017 Summer campaign.

Off-stage, he's been a multi-hyphenate in the industry, having formerly worked at Creative BC and Blue Crane Agency, and founded UWIDO Music, currently managing Mikey Jose.